WV1 4PW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WV1 4PW

WV1 4PW, Wolverhampton has recorded a total of 56 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 30.32 per 1,000 population. This WV1 4PW crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WV1 postcode area, which has experienced 503 crimes and a crime rate of 28.40 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WV1 4PW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WV1 4PW, encompassing approximately 1847 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (24) incidents (41.18% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (8) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (-30.00% decrease)

WV1 4PW Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Crawford Road with total crimes: 9
  • Middle Vauxhall with total crimes: 9
  • Oaks Drive with total crimes: 4

WV1 4PW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2430.3241.18%
Vehicle crime812.9933.33%
Anti-social behaviour74.33-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.79-16.67%
Other theft32.710.00%
Public order31.6250.00%
Possession of weapons21.62100.00%
Burglary21.08-60.00%
Bicycle theft11.08-50.00%
Drugs10.540.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1730.86-32.00%
Anti-social behaviour109.2042.86%
Criminal damage and arson65.410.00%
Vehicle crime63.25-33.33%
Burglary53.2525.00%
Other theft32.71200.00%
Public order21.62-60.00%
Bicycle theft21.080.00%
Theft from the person21.08100.00%
Shoplifting11.080.00%
Possession of weapons10.540.00%
Robbery10.540.00%
Drugs10.540.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2531.9456.25%
Vehicle crime913.53-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour74.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.79200.00%
Public order53.25-28.57%
Burglary42.7133.33%
Theft from the person12.170.00%
Other theft10.54-75.00%
Other crime10.54-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1633.02-27.27%
Vehicle crime128.66100.00%
Anti-social behaviour76.5040.00%
Public order73.79250.00%
Shoplifting63.79-25.00%
Other theft43.25100.00%
Other crime32.170.00%
Burglary31.6250.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.62-50.00%
Robbery11.080.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2232.4829.41%
Shoplifting811.91166.67%
Vehicle crime64.33200.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.71300.00%
Drugs42.17100.00%
Other theft22.17-66.67%
Possession of weapons21.08100.00%
Bicycle theft21.080.00%
Burglary21.08100.00%
Public order21.080.00%
Theft from the person11.080.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1723.28-29.17%
Other theft69.20200.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.2525.00%
Shoplifting32.71200.00%
Drugs21.620.00%
Public order21.080.00%
Vehicle crime21.08-50.00%
Other crime11.08-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.540.00%
Theft from the person10.540.00%
Robbery10.540.00%
Burglary10.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.54-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2425.4450.00%
Anti-social behaviour412.99100.00%
Vehicle crime42.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.17200.00%
Public order21.62-33.33%
Other theft21.08-33.33%
Drugs21.080.00%
Other crime21.080.00%
Theft from the person11.080.00%
Possession of weapons10.54-50.00%
Burglary10.54-80.00%
Shoplifting10.540.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1620.036.67%
Burglary58.6666.67%
Vehicle crime42.710.00%
Other theft32.17-25.00%
Public order31.6250.00%
Possession of weapons21.62100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.08-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson11.08-80.00%
Robbery10.54-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1524.90-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson58.12150.00%
Other theft42.71300.00%
Vehicle crime42.17-50.00%
Robbery32.170.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.62-40.00%
Burglary31.620.00%
Public order21.62-81.82%
Theft from the person21.080.00%
Drugs21.080.00%
Other crime11.080.00%
Possession of weapons10.54-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.54-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2031.4033.33%
Public order1110.83120.00%
Vehicle crime85.95300.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.33150.00%
Burglary32.710.00%
Possession of weapons31.62200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.62-50.00%
Theft from the person21.080.00%
Bicycle theft21.080.00%
Other crime11.080.00%
Other theft10.54-66.67%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1520.03-31.82%
Public order58.12-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson42.71-33.33%
Other theft32.1750.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.62-60.00%
Vehicle crime21.08-66.67%
Robbery21.08100.00%
Theft from the person21.08100.00%
Other crime11.08-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.540.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2233.5622.22%
Public order711.91133.33%
Vehicle crime63.79200.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.25200.00%
Burglary63.2520.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.2566.67%
Other crime22.71100.00%
Drugs21.08100.00%
Other theft21.08-50.00%
Theft from the person11.080.00%
Possession of weapons10.540.00%
Robbery10.54-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.540.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1823.820.00%
Burglary59.740.00%
Other theft42.710.00%
Robbery42.170.00%
Public order32.170.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.620.00%
Vehicle crime21.080.00%
Other crime11.080.00%
Bicycle theft10.540.00%
Drugs10.540.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 47 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20246
May 20246
April 20242
March 20244
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20235
October 20232
September 20234
August 20236
July 20232

A total of 15 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233
September 20231
August 20231

A total of 73 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.62 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20248
June 20246
May 20249
April 202412
March 20246
February 20242
January 20244
December 20234
November 20234
October 20238
September 20232
August 20236
July 20232

A total of 251 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 19.31 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202424
June 202417
May 202425
April 202416
March 202422
February 202417
January 202424
December 202316
November 202315
October 202320
September 202315
August 202322
July 202318

A total of 65 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
June 202410
May 20247
April 20247
March 20245
February 20245
January 20244
December 20232
November 20233
October 20235
September 20232
August 20235
July 20233

A total of 38 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20243
May 20241
April 20244
March 20242
February 20246
January 20242
December 20233
November 20234
October 20231
September 20233
August 20232
July 20234

A total of 40 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20245
May 20244
April 20243
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20235
November 20233
October 20233
August 20236
July 20235

A total of 10 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
March 20242
November 20231
October 20232
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 54 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.15 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20242
May 20245
April 20247
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20232
October 202311
September 20235
August 20237
July 20233

A total of 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
March 20244
February 20242
January 20242
November 20232
August 20232
July 20231

A total of 19 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.80 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20246
March 20248
February 20243
January 20241

A total of 13 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20232
September 20232
August 20231

A total of 14 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20233
September 20232
August 20231
July 20234

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20243
February 20241
January 20242
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231
August 20232
July 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WV1 4PW postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Crawford Road
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Vehicle crime2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 2. Middle Vauxhall
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Oaks Drive
    Total4
    Public order2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Petrol Station
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Larches Lane
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Clifton Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 7. Bath Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 8. Haden Hill
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Meadow Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Summerfield Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Park Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Lower Vauxhall
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 13. Hartley Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Rupert Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Connaught Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Clarendon Street
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 17. Oaks Crescent
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 18. Park Road East
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Park/Open Space
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Upper Vauxhall
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 21. Vauxhall Avenue
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 22. A41
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Park Dale West
    Total1
    Other theft1